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For salePrice cut: $31K (8/3)
$619,000
4beds
2,551sqft

1020 Highland Ave, Bethlehem, PA 18018

4beds
2,551sqft
Single family residence
Built in 1940
0.27 Acres
2 Attached garage spaces
$243 price/sqft

What's special

Welcome home to this BEAUTIFULLY updated 1940 DUTCH COLONIAL in the highly sought-after ROSEMONT neighborhood of Bethlehem. This TIMELESS home blends CLASSIC character with MODERN updates with FOUR spacious bedrooms and TWO and HALF bathrooms, featuring all NEW FLOORING throughout the first level and beautifully REMODELED BATHROOMS. The THOUGHTFUL renovations preserve the home's TRADITIONAL CHARM with a COZY WOOD-BURNING fireplace in the formal living room, an INVITING formal dining room for entertaining, a CASUAL breakfast room open to the BRIGHT and SPACIOUS family room perfect for comfortable everyday living. Upstairs the primary bedroom is filled with NATURAL LIGHT and newly renovated en-suite bath. Three additional AMPLE sized bedrooms with plenty of storage, in-home office or den and a full hall bathroom complete the second level. Step outside to a beautifully landscaped backyard that feels like an ENCHANTED GARDEN, a private retreat filled with MATURE plantings, COLORFUL blooms, and inviting spaces for RELAXING, ENTERTAINING, or simply enjoying the peaceful surroundings. Located on one of West Bethlehem's most desirable streets, this MOVE-IN READY home is just minutes from HISTORIC DOWNTOWN BETHLEHEM, parks, shopping, dining, and major commuter routes. A rare opportunity to own a classic Rosemont home with modern upgrades.

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Source: GLVR,MLS#: 779536MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Lehigh Valley MLS
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Outdoor 1

Outdoor 2

Foyer

Living Room

Kitchen

Breakfast Nook

Dining Room

Family Room

Primary Bedroom

Primary Bathroom

Bedroom

Bedroom

Full Bathroom

Bedroom

Office/Study

Screened Porch

Zillow last checked:

Listing updated:

Listed by:

Rebecca L. Francis 484-280-6212,

BHHS Fox & Roach Center Valley 610-282-4444,

Meredith Will 480-329-2082,

BHHS Fox & Roach Center Valley

Source: GLVR,MLS#: 779536MLS LogoOriginating MLS: Lehigh Valley MLS

Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms
  • Bedrooms: 4
  • Bathrooms: 3
  • Full bathrooms: 2
  • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
  • Room types: Den, Office
Primary bedroom
  • Description: Hardwood flooring; baseboard molding; chandelier; closet with access to unfinished attic space; wardrobe closets (2)
  • Level: Second
  • Dimensions: 13.00 x 14.00
Bedroom
  • Description: Hardwood flooring; baseboard molding; closets (2)
  • Level: Second
  • Dimensions: 18.00 x 11.00
Bedroom
  • Description: Hardwood flooring; baseboard molding; built-in desk with drawers and built-in ceiling light above; closet
  • Level: Second
  • Dimensions: 12.00 x 12.00
Bedroom
  • Description: Hardwood flooring; baseboard molding; double closet
  • Level: Second
  • Dimensions: 18.00 x 13.00
Primary bathroom
  • Description: Ceramic tile flooring; baseboard molding; recessed lighting; double vanity with solid-surface countertop, wall mirror, and vanity light; walk-in shower with glass doors, stone tile surround, wall niche, and rainfall shower head
  • Level: Second
  • Dimensions: 13.00 x 7.00
Breakfast room nook
  • Description: Luxury vinyl tile flooring; baseboard molding; ceiling light; open to family room
  • Level: First
  • Dimensions: 13.00 x 9.00
Den
  • Description: Hardwood flooring; baseboard molding; closet; open to hallway and full bathroom
  • Level: Second
  • Dimensions: 12.00 x 10.00
Dining room
  • Description: French oak engineered hardwood flooring; baseboard molding; chandelier
  • Level: First
  • Dimensions: 12.00 x 14.00
Family room
  • Description: Luxury vinyl tile flooring; baseboard molding; oversized picture windows (2)
  • Level: First
  • Dimensions: 16.00 x 15.00
Foyer
  • Description: Single front door entry with mail-slot and storm door; French oak engineered hardwood flooring; Bethlehem Star lceiling light; baseboard molding; wainscoting; wall coat hooks (3); coat closet
  • Level: First
  • Dimensions: 8.00 x 7.00
Other
  • Description: Ceramic tile flooring; recessed lighting; single vanities (2), each with solid surface countertop, wall mirror, and vanity light; shower/tub combo with ceramic tile surround and built-in shelf
  • Level: Second
  • Dimensions: 8.00 x 8.00
Half bath
  • Description: Luxury vinyl tile flooring; baseboard molding; single vanity with solid-surface countertop, wall mirror, and single wall light; ceiling exhaust fan
  • Level: First
  • Dimensions: 5.00 x 6.00
Kitchen
  • Description: French oak engineered hardwood flooring; baseboard molding; recessed lighting; ceiling light; granite countertops; ceramic tile backsplash; double stainless sink; GE Profile 5-burner range with double oven; KitchenAid dishwasher; Samsung SS refrigerator
  • Level: First
  • Dimensions: 21.00 x 7.00
Other
  • Description: Unfinished; staircase with carpeting; Samsung washer and dryer; double utility sink; entry to garage with automatic garage door opener
  • Level: Lower
  • Dimensions: 16.00 x 21.00
Other
  • Description: Enclosed Patio/Porch with stone flooriing
  • Level: First
  • Dimensions: 12.00 x 12.00
Heating
  • Baseboard, Electric, Gas, Hot Water, Zoned
Cooling
  • Central Air
Appliances
  • Included: Dishwasher, Electric Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Refrigerator, Washer
  • Laundry: Electric Dryer Hookup, Lower Level
Features
  • Attic, Breakfast Area, Dining Area, Separate/Formal Dining Room, Entrance Foyer, Home Office, Family Room Main Level, Storage, Traditional Floorplan
  • Flooring: Ceramic Tile, Engineered Hardwood, Luxury Vinyl, Luxury VinylPlank
  • Basement: Full
  • Has fireplace: Yes
  • Fireplace features: Family Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
  • Total interior livable area: 2,551 sqft
  • Finished area above ground: 2,551
  • Finished area below ground: 0

Property

Parking
  • Total spaces: 2
  • Parking features: Attached, Driveway, Garage, Off Street, On Street, Garage Door Opener
  • Attached garage spaces: 2
  • Has uncovered spaces: Yes
Features
  • Stories: 2
  • Patio & porch: Covered, Enclosed, Patio
  • Exterior features: Covered Patio, Patio, Shed
  • Has view: Yes
  • View description: City Lights
Lot
  • Size: 0.27 Acres
  • Residential vegetation: Partially Wooded
Details
  • Additional structures: Shed(s)
  • Parcel number: 6418803650301
  • Zoning: RS
  • Special conditions: None

Construction

Type & style
  • Home type: SingleFamily
  • Architectural style: Colonial
  • Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
  • Aluminum Siding, Stone
  • Roof: Asphalt,Fiberglass
Condition
  • Year built: 1940

Utilities & green energy

  • Electric: 200+ Amp Service, Circuit Breakers
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water: Public
  • Utilities for property: Cable Available

Community & HOA

Community
  • Features: Sidewalks
  • Security: Smoke Detector(s)
  • Subdivision: Rosemont
Location
  • Region: Bethlehem

Financial & listing details

  • Price per square foot: $243/sqft
  • Tax assessed value: $256,600
  • Annual tax amount: $7,546
  • Date on market: 7/1/2026
  • Ownership type: Fee Simple
  • Road surface type: Paved

Price history

DateEventPrice
8/3/2026Price change$619,000-4.8%$243/sqft
Source: GLVR #779536 Report a problem
7/7/2026Listed for sale$650,000+54.8%$255/sqft
Source: GLVR #779536 Report a problem
9/8/2021Sold$420,000-4.5%$165/sqft
Source: GLVR #669945 Report a problem
8/4/2021Pending sale$439,900$172/sqft
Source: GLVR #669945 Report a problem
6/10/2021Listed for sale$439,900+33.7%$172/sqft
Source: GLVR #669945 Report a problem
12/1/2019Listing removed$1,695$1/sqft
Source: BHHS Fox & Roach - Macungie #628681 Report a problem
11/23/2019Listed for rent$1,695$1/sqft
Source: BHHS Fox & Roach - Macungie #628681 Report a problem
10/31/2019Listing removed$329,000$129/sqft
Source: Lehigh Valley Regional Realty #607137 Report a problem
10/11/2019Price change$329,000-4.6%$129/sqft
Source: Lehigh Valley Regional Realty #607137 Report a problem
8/6/2019Price change$345,000-4.2%$135/sqft
Source: Keller Williams Real Estate #PALH110824 Report a problem
5/29/2019Price change$360,000-5.3%$141/sqft
Source: Keller Williams Real Estate #PALH110824 Report a problem
4/29/2019Price change$380,000-3.8%$149/sqft
Source: Keller Williams Real Estate #607137 Report a problem
4/6/2019Listed for sale$395,000+9.7%$155/sqft
Source: Lehigh Valley Regional Realty #607137 Report a problem
7/1/2013Sold$360,000$141/sqft
Source: GLVR #450534 Report a problem
5/13/2013Listed for sale$360,000$141/sqft
Source: RE/MAX REAL ESTATE #450534 Report a problem

Public tax history

YearProperty taxesTax assessment
2026$7,547 $256,600
2025$7,547 +3.6%$256,600
2024$7,287 +0.9%$256,600
2023$7,223 $256,600
2022$7,223 -1.2%$256,600
2021$7,308 +3.3%$256,600
2020$7,074 +10025.2%$256,600
2019$70 $256,600
2018$70 $256,600
2017-- $256,600
2016-- $256,600
2015-- $256,600
2014-- $256,600 +197.9%
2012-- $86,150
2011-- $86,150
2010-- $86,150
2009-- $86,150
2008-- $86,150
2007-- $86,150
2006-- $86,150
2005-- $86,150
2004-- $86,150
2003-- $86,150
2002-- $86,150
2000-- $86,150

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Monthly payment

Est. payment
$3,878/mo
Principal & interest
$3182
Property taxes
$696
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Estimated market value

$610,600

$580,000 - $641,000

$2,651/mo

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Neighborhood: 18018

Nearby schools

Clearview Elementary School
Grades K-5 • 0.8 miles
5/10
GreatSchools® Rating
Test Score Rating
4/10
Student Progress Rating
6/10
Nitschmann Middle School
Grades 6-8 • 0.6 miles
6/10
GreatSchools® Rating
Test Score Rating
6/10
Student Progress Rating
5/10
Liberty High School
Grades 9-12 • 1.9 miles
3/10
GreatSchools® Rating
Test Score Rating
3/10
College Readiness Rating
3/10
Student Progress Rating
3/10

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